Chinese Mao Zedong Circular Lapel Pin

Staring straight out of a red circle, the capped figure refuses to blink.

This Mao Zedong circular lapel pin is from China, and dates to the 20th century. It is metal. After Mao's death in 1976, the Communist Party began a process of de-Mao-ization, and much memorabilia was destroyed, statues were taken down, and many badges were collected and melted into functional objects. Thin golden edge and a glossy red ground give this round badge a clean outline. The figure looks straight ahead, wearing a flat cap and a buttoned collar, modeled in gold tones. Fine lines in the red give a faint woven shimmer. It is 0.75 inches in diameter.

Direct eye contact, and not a flicker of doubt.